Should I chip my Wii?

t121anf · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Feb 2007 Karma :

as title really, anyone done theirs? was it hard to do? is there anywhere i can send it to have it done?

what happens regards updates etc?

thanks

(ps not fussed on warranty as its out now anyway, and they are readily available to buy...finally)

R4nger · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Karma :

First thing to do is to see what DVD drive chip you have. There is a internet site that calculates the chip you have from the serial number you enter.

https://wiitracker.nintendo-scene.com/search.php

Depending on the type of chip, will depend on how complex the installation is.

If you do go ahead with installing a Wii chip then use a 15W soldiering iron or less otherwise you will ruin your PCB and the soldier points. You can also, pay people to install the chip for around £100 all in.

t121anf · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Feb 2007 Karma :

i'll check that out, i very much doubt mine is a newer one i got it when they came out.

Pedd · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Karma :

if it is one of the very first ones then you can chip it yourself for the grand total of about £2.50 lol.

craigie b · Citizen Smith Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Karma :

I bought my wii chipped and ready to go in Singapore and the only problem I have is playing games that have been region locked such as mario galaxy and mario kart. You have to be careful you don't play any games that will update your wii with foreign firmware updates (i.e. my wii is japanses so if a Yank game requests to update my wii I refuse). This can break the wii, but other than that theres no real harm in chipping the wii as the majority of games work with it.

t121anf · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Feb 2007 Karma :

explain more vw-man....

Pedd · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Karma :

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Neorion · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Jul 2008 Karma :

Why has this post been rated as spam?

That and the one below it?

I think this is interesting, not something I would do myself but meh.

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PsychoHippy · Jammy Git Joined: 02 Jul 2002 Karma :

You can thank the now banned 'China-Supplier' for the Spam rating. He decided to try to use every thread in the 'Geek' section to try and sell some shit. Fortunately I was browsing at the time and brought it to G's attention who promptly banned him. Thumbs Up

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Neorion · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Jul 2008 Karma :

Right I see, what an arse leave it on ebay scammer lol

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